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The Ford Foundation (NY)
The Ford Foundation was founded on January 15, 1936 by the son of the founder of the Ford Motor Company, Edsel Ford.
During its early years, the foundation led by the Ford family members operated in Michigan. The foundation aimed to allocate resources for scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, all for the welfare of the public.
Today, the Ford Foundation is led by its 10th president, Darren Walker. They remain committed to advancing human welfare. The headquarters of the foundation is in New York City which supports all 50 states, and 10 regional offices worldwide which supports over 50 countries.
Their program continues to serve public welfare through strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, and promoting international cooperation and advancing human achievement.
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www.fordfound.org
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Twitter - @FordFoundation
During its early years, the foundation led by the Ford family members operated in Michigan. The foundation aimed to allocate resources for scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, all for the welfare of the public.
Today, the Ford Foundation is led by its 10th president, Darren Walker. They remain committed to advancing human welfare. The headquarters of the foundation is in New York City which supports all 50 states, and 10 regional offices worldwide which supports over 50 countries.
Their program continues to serve public welfare through strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, and promoting international cooperation and advancing human achievement.
Web Address
www.fordfound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @FordFoundation
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The Tenuous Place of Big Philanthropy in America's Social Contract
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Helmsley Charitable Trust
Big philanthropy is not subject to any serious “countervailing power” from other market participants. Philanthropic foundations are not part of...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Helmsley Charitable Trust
Big philanthropy is not subject to any serious “countervailing power” from other market participants. Philanthropic foundations are not part of...more
Charter Oak Boxing Academy gets Hartford Foundation grant
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Youth ages 8 to 18 years old can participate in the development program and receive mentoring and coaching through the academy's “Champion's of...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Youth ages 8 to 18 years old can participate in the development program and receive mentoring and coaching through the academy's “Champion's of...more
New fund launched by Shallow Ford Foundation to help teachers, students - Yadkin Ripple
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Shallow Ford Foundation has launched a new fund in collaboration with Yadkin County Schools to provide opportunities for creative classroom...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Shallow Ford Foundation has launched a new fund in collaboration with Yadkin County Schools to provide opportunities for creative classroom...more
Our Support for Philanthropic Freedom - Ford Foundation
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Charitable giving is expressive conduct and a form of nonpartisan, constitutionally protected speech. Philanthropy has a positive impact...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Charitable giving is expressive conduct and a form of nonpartisan, constitutionally protected speech. Philanthropy has a positive impact...more
Talking 66 Express Lanes, Students Learn the Ins and Outs of Philanthropy and ...
Foundation: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Piedmont Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
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Foundation: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Piedmont Community Foundation, Ford Foundation
Virginia's I-66 Express Lanes opened a year ago, and they're already causing major headaches for drivers in northern Virginia, CBS News reports. According to a Virginia Department of...more
Social Impact Sector Recorded N434.17M Donation from 31 Philanthropists in 5 Years
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Giving back is big business in Nigeria, where 31 philanthropists have given a total of $434.17 million in the last five years, according to a new report from the African Philanthropy Forum. The...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Giving back is big business in Nigeria, where 31 philanthropists have given a total of $434.17 million in the last five years, according to a new report from the African Philanthropy Forum. The...more
Philanthropy and Multilateralism: Are Legitimacy and Performance Possible in a Chaotic Age?
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mark Malloch-Brown, former deputy secretary-general of the United Nations and current head of George Soros' Open Society Foundation, delivered the commencement address at the World Bank's annual...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Mark Malloch-Brown, former deputy secretary-general of the United Nations and current head of George Soros' Open Society Foundation, delivered the commencement address at the World Bank's annual...more
Mcpherson: The Donors' Dilemma: Impact And/Or Infrastructure
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
"People and communities served by charities don't need low overhead, they need high performance," three CEOs write in an open letter to donors in the Los Angeles Times. "They argue that many...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation
"People and communities served by charities don't need low overhead, they need high performance," three CEOs write in an open letter to donors in the Los Angeles Times. "They argue that many...more
Philanthropy Funds Market Is Thriving Worldwide
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more
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